PHRca Professional in Human Resources-California MCQ 4

Question 1

Under California's pregnancy disability leave (PDL), how much leave is an eligible employee entitled to?

Accepted Answer

4 months (up to 17⅓ weeks)

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6 weeks

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12 weeks

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6 months

Question 2

Which of the following best describes California's 'ban the box' law (AB 1008) requirements?

Accepted Answer

Employers may not ask about criminal history before a conditional job offer

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Criminal history questions are banned entirely from job applications

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Employers must hire applicants regardless of criminal history

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Only public employers are prohibited from asking about criminal history

Question 3

Under California's final paycheck rules, if an employee resigns with at least 72 hours' notice, when must they receive their final pay?

Accepted Answer

On their last day of work

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Within 72 hours

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On the next regular payday

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Within 3 business days after resignation

Question 4

A California employer wants to implement a mandatory arbitration agreement for new hires. Under AB 51, what is the rule?

Accepted Answer

Employers cannot require employees to waive their right to a jury trial as a condition of employment

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Mandatory arbitration agreements are fully enforceable in California

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Arbitration agreements are permitted if employees are given 10 days to opt out

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Mandatory arbitration is only prohibited for discrimination claims

Question 5

Under California's rest period law, how often must employers provide rest breaks to non-exempt employees?

Accepted Answer

One 10-minute rest break for every 4 hours worked or major fraction thereof

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One 15-minute break per 4-hour period

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One 10-minute break per 3 hours worked

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Breaks are required only for shifts exceeding 6 hours

Question 6

Under California Labor Code §1102.5, which type of disclosure is protected from retaliation?

Accepted Answer

Disclosures of information the employee reasonably believes violates a law, rule, or regulation

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Only disclosures made to a government agency

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Only disclosures made through internal HR channels

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Disclosures of trade secrets to competitors

Question 7

Which of the following statements about California's mandatory sexual harassment prevention training is correct?

Accepted Answer

Supervisors must complete 2 hours and non-supervisors 1 hour of training every 2 years

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Only supervisors at companies with 50+ employees must be trained

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Training is only required after a harassment complaint is filed

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Only new hires need to complete harassment training